SGS opens new textile laboratory in Hawassa Industrial Park

SGS, a leading inspection, verification and certification company, has opened a new textile laboratory in Ethiopia. The new laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and can provide a wide range of testing services for apparel and textile products. It will strengthen the local industry’s ability to meet the global standards.

“Ethiopia is becoming a hub for ready-made garment exports to Europe and the USA, clearly demonstrating an increase in demand for consumer product testing services in this region,” said Spencer Yeung, Vice President of SGS Global Softlines. “Our new state-of-the-art facility can test against an array of international safety, quality and compliance requirements. In addition, our program of future development and investment ensures that this lab will be the only fully-fledged textile testing laboratory in the region.”

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